OBA Congratulates 2016 Law Society Award Recipients March 11, 2016 The OBA congratulates this year’s Law Society Awards recipients, including Past OBA President Orlando Da Silva and OBA members Jennifer Babe, Ronda Bessner, Ronald Caza, David Estrin, Errol Mendes and Lisa Borsook.
OBA Announces New Awards for Excellence in Tax and Health Law February 18, 2016 Each year, the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) recognizes lawyers who demonstrate both a commitment to our member-based organization that advances the interests of the justice system and who make valuable contributions to specific practice areas. The OBA has two new awards for outstanding contributions in the practice of health and taxation law.
Now accepting nominations for the Award of Excellence in Construction and Infrastructure Law February 09, 2016 Nominations close February 29th
DON’T MISS OBA’S INSTITUTE 2016 NEXT WEEK January 27, 2016 The Ontario Bar Association (OBA) hosts Canada’s largest annual legal gathering from February 2-6, 2016. Now in its 41st year, OBA’s Institute 2016 is the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) event for Ontario lawyers in every practice area with more than 30 programs and networking events.
OBA-OJEN Mock Trials Make Headlines January 25, 2016 The first of eight judicial regional tournaments took place in Sudbury on January 11th gaining local media coverage.
Passing of Martha Mackinnon January 19, 2016 It is with sadness that we note the passing of Ontario Bar Association member Martha Mackinnon on January 8, 2016 after a long battle with Cancer.
Nominations Open For 2016 OBA Awards January 14, 2016 Who among your colleagues has been an outstanding volunteer with the Ontario Bar Association or has made significant contributions to the practice of law throughout their career? Please share the names of such individuals with us as nominees for OBA Awards.
OBA Office Closure: December 24, 2015 - January 3, 2016 December 22, 2015 The OBA office will be closed for the holidays from December 24th to January 3rd, re-opening on January 4th.
Past OBA President Discusses Mental Health Stigma on Metro Morning December 18, 2015 Past OBA President Orlando Da Silva shares his experiences with depression in an interview with CBC Radio's Matt Galloway that touches on mental health and the stigma often attached to mental illness.
Bringing Legal Expertise to Law Reform: Lawyers and the Law Commission of Ontario December 03, 2015 It is with mixed emotions for the OBA and the Law Commission of Ontario (LCO) as we bid farewell to their outgoing Executive Director Patricia Hughes and welcome her successor Nye Thomas. Ms. Hughes has penned a very complimentary letter to the OBA, identifying how the input of lawyers has been key to ensuring that their perspectives and knowledge are incorporated into LCO projects.